Ta’anit Bechorot 159 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3919
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3919 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 156 | 14 Nisan 3916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 157 | 14 Nisan 3917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 158 | 14 Nisan 3918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 159 | 14 Nisan 3919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 160 | 14 Nisan 3920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 161 | 14 Nisan 3921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 162 | 14 Nisan 3922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 163 | 14 Nisan 3923 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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